SIRT6 Antibody

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Introduction to SIRT6 Antibody

SIRT6 Antibody refers to immunoglobulin molecules specifically designed to recognize and bind to SIRT6 (sirtuin 6), an important NAD+-dependent deacetylase in the sirtuin family. These antibodies serve as critical research tools for detecting, quantifying, and studying the SIRT6 protein in various biological contexts. They are available in multiple formats, including monoclonal and polyclonal variants, each offering distinct advantages for specific research applications .

Multiple manufacturers produce SIRT6 antibodies with varying specifications to suit different experimental needs. These antibodies have become instrumental in advancing our understanding of SIRT6's roles in cellular processes, aging, metabolism, and disease .

Background on SIRT6 Protein

To comprehend the significance of SIRT6 antibodies, it's essential to understand the target protein itself. SIRT6 is a 355 amino acid protein that primarily localizes in the nucleus . It belongs to the sirtuin family of NAD+-dependent deacetylases, which play crucial regulatory roles in cellular function.

SIRT6 functions primarily as a deacetylase for histone H3 lysine 9 (H3K9), though its deacetylase activity is approximately 1000-fold lower than that of SIRT1 . Interestingly, SIRT6 also possesses the ability to remove long-chain fatty acyl groups from lysine residues . Its demyristoylation activity is approximately 300 times higher than its deacetylation activity . Additionally, SIRT6 exhibits weak ADP-ribosylation activity with poly-(adenosine diphosphate-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) and itself .

SIRT6 plays diverse roles in cellular physiology:

  • Modulation of telomeric chromatin structure and maintenance of telomere integrity

  • Contribution to DNA repair processes and genomic stability

  • Involvement in cellular aging and longevity mechanisms

  • Regulation of metabolism, including glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, insulin secretion, and lipid metabolism

  • Protection against oncogenesis by maintaining genomic stability

  • Promotion of embryonic stem cell differentiation by mediating histone deacetylation of H3K9ac

The protein binds zinc as a cofactor and expresses in four isoforms due to alternative splicing, which influences its functional diversity and regulatory mechanisms within cells .

Types and Origins

SIRT6 antibodies are produced in different host species and in various formats:

Antibody TypeHost SpeciesClone/Catalog NumberManufacturerFormat
MonoclonalMouse2G1H1 (sc-517196)Santa Cruz BiotechnologyIgG1 κ
MonoclonalMouse2G1H1 (MA1-214)Thermo FisherIgG
PolyclonalRabbitDF12739Affinity BiosciencesUnconjugated
PolyclonalRabbit13572-1-APProteintechUnconjugated
PolyclonalRabbitab62739AbcamUnconjugated
Recombinant MonoclonalRabbitEPR18463 (ab191385)AbcamUnconjugated
PolyclonalRabbitS4197Sigma-AldrichAffinity isolated

Species Reactivity

Different SIRT6 antibodies show reactivity with SIRT6 from various species:

Antibody (Catalog #)HumanMouseRatOther Predicted Reactivity
2G1H1 (sc-517196)
DF12739Zebrafish, Bovine, Horse, Sheep, Chicken, Xenopus
13572-1-APBovine
ab62739
S4197
MA1-214
ab191385

Applications

SIRT6 antibodies are versatile tools applicable in various experimental techniques:

Antibody (Catalog #)WBIPIF/ICCIHCELISAOther
2G1H1 (sc-517196)
DF12739
13572-1-APCoIP, ChIP, RIP
ab62739
S4197
MA1-214
ab191385

WB: Western Blot; IP: Immunoprecipitation; IF/ICC: Immunofluorescence/Immunocytochemistry; IHC: Immunohistochemistry; ELISA: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; CoIP: Co-Immunoprecipitation; ChIP: Chromatin Immunoprecipitation; RIP: RNA Immunoprecipitation

Research Applications and Findings

SIRT6 antibodies have been instrumental in advancing our understanding of SIRT6's biological functions. These antibodies have enabled researchers to investigate SIRT6's roles in multiple cellular processes and disease states.

DNA Repair and Genomic Stability

SIRT6 antibodies have helped establish SIRT6's critical function in maintaining genomic stability:

  • SIRT6 participates in DSB (Double-Strand Break) repair, which likely contributes to the extension of lifespan

  • It promotes DNA repair by deacetylating non-histone proteins, including DDB2 and p53/TP53

  • SIRT6 specifically deacetylates H3K18ac at pericentric heterochromatin, thereby maintaining pericentric heterochromatin silencing at centromeres and protecting against genomic instability and cellular senescence

  • Increased levels of SIRT6 have been associated with improved homologous recombination and non-homologous end joining

Telomere Maintenance

Research using SIRT6 antibodies has revealed that SIRT6 is involved in telomere maintenance by:

  • Catalyzing deacetylation of histone H3 in telomeric chromatin

  • Regulating telomere position effect

  • Controlling telomere movement in response to DNA damage

Metabolism Regulation

Studies employing SIRT6 antibodies have demonstrated SIRT6's significant role in metabolic regulation:

  • SIRT6 plays a major role in processes such as glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, insulin secretion, and lipid metabolism

  • It inhibits glycolysis via histone deacetylase activity

  • SIRT6 acts as a corepressor of the transcription factor HIF1A, thereby controlling the expression of multiple glycolytic genes

Cancer Research

SIRT6 antibodies have facilitated research showing SIRT6's protective effects against cancer:

  • SIRT6 has a protective effect against oncogenesis by maintaining genomic stability

  • It regulates metabolic pathways that cancer cells exploit

Stem Cell Differentiation

Investigations using SIRT6 antibodies have established that SIRT6 is required for embryonic stem cell differentiation by:

  • Mediating histone deacetylation of H3K9ac, which is essential for proper differentiation processes

Selection and Handling Guidelines

When working with SIRT6 antibodies, researchers should consider several factors to ensure optimal results.

Antibody Selection

The selection of an appropriate SIRT6 antibody depends on several factors:

ApplicationRecommended Antibody TypeNotes
Western BlotBoth monoclonal and polyclonalDilutions range from 1:500 to 1:10,000 depending on the specific antibody
ImmunoprecipitationMonoclonal or validated polyclonalExample: ab191385 at 1/40 dilution has shown good results
ImmunofluorescenceBoth types suitableTypically used at 1:200-1:1000 dilutions
ImmunohistochemistryPolyclonal antibodies often preferredExample: 13572-1-AP at 1:250-1:1000 dilution
Knockout ValidationAntibodies validated with KO cell linesExample: ab191385 has been validated in SIRT6 knockout HeLa cells

Product Specs

Buffer
PBS with 0.1% Sodium Azide, 50% Glycerol, pH 7.3. Store at -20°C. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Lead Time
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Synonyms
2810449N18Rik antibody; AI043036 antibody; Mono ADP ribosyltransferase sirtuin 6 antibody; NAD-dependent protein deacetylase sirtuin-6 antibody; Regulatory protein SIR2 homolog 6 antibody; Regulatory protein SIR2 homolog antibody; SIR2 like 6 antibody; SIR2 like protein 6 antibody; Sir2 related protein type 6 antibody; SIR2-like protein 6 antibody; SIR2L6 antibody; SIR6_HUMAN antibody; SIRT 6 antibody; SIRT6 antibody; Sirtuin (silent mating type information regulation 2 homolog) 6 (S. cerevisiae) antibody; Sirtuin 6 antibody; Sirtuin type 6 antibody; Sirtuin6 antibody
Target Names
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Target Background

Function
SIRT6, a NAD-dependent protein deacetylase, is involved in various cellular processes including telomere maintenance and gene expression. Its role in these processes contributes to genomic stability, cell senescence, and apoptosis. While exhibiting weak deacetylase activity, SIRT6 can bind NAD+ even in the absence of acetylated substrates. It displays deacetylase activity towards histone H3K9Ac and H3K56Ac, modulating histone H3 acetylation within telomeric chromatin during the S-phase of the cell cycle. Additionally, SIRT6 may be essential for the association of WRN with telomeres during S-phase, contributing to normal telomere maintenance. SIRT6 deacetylates histone H3K9Ac at NF-κB target promoters, potentially downregulating the expression of certain NF-κB target genes. Deacetylation of nucleosomes can interfere with RELA binding to target DNA. SIRT6 acts as a corepressor of the transcription factor Hif1a, controlling the expression of various glycolytic genes to regulate glucose homeostasis. It is required for normal IGF1 serum levels and proper glucose homeostasis. SIRT6 also regulates TNF protein production and plays a role in lifespan regulation.
Gene References Into Functions

SIRT6's Role in Biological Processes

  1. Research has elucidated the mechanism by which SIRT6 facilitates tumorigenesis and metastasis in colon cancer cells, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target for treating this disease. PMID: 29227545
  2. SIRT6 inhibits proliferation, migration, and invasion of colon cancer cells by upregulating PTEN expression and downregulating AKT1 expression. PMID: 29957460
  3. SIRT6 potentially suppresses cell proliferation, migration, and invasion by inhibiting the NOTCH3 signaling pathway in glioma. PMID: 29659670
  4. Downregulation of SIRT6 expression may promote non-small cell lung cancer malignancy in the Chinese Han population. PMID: 29363378
  5. This study provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the molecular signaling pathways controlled by SIRT1 and SIRT6, two post-translational modifiers proven to be valuable tools for mitigating inflammation and oxidative stress in the cardiovascular system. PMID: 28661724
  6. Low SIRT6 expression is associated with glioma. PMID: 28677777
  7. Low SIRT6 expression is associated with gastric cancer. PMID: 28656307
  8. miR378b represses the mRNA expression levels of COL1A1 by interfering with SIRT6 in human dermal fibroblasts. PMID: 28983623
  9. SIRT6 is a critical factor in human development, and identifying the first mutation in a chromatin factor behind a human syndrome of perinatal lethality. PMID: 29555651
  10. SIRT6 interacts with and promotes phospho-ATF2 binding to the PGC-1α gene promoter, activating its expression. This study reveals a crucial role for SIRT6 in regulating thermogenesis of fat. PMID: 28723567
  11. nf-κb levels increase due to SIRT6 silencing in the absence of UV-B. PMID: 29465379
  12. p53-dependent SIRT6 expression protects cells from Aβ42-induced DNA damage. PMID: 27156849
  13. A strong correlation has been demonstrated between the expression levels of HDAC4 and SIRT6. PMID: 27766571
  14. Sirt6 promotes cysteine ubiquitination in the PRE-SET domain of Suv39h1. PMID: 29317652
  15. This study not only suggests potential roles of SIRT6 in regulating apoptosis and stress resistance through direct deacetylation of p53 but also provides a lead compound for the development of potent and selective SIRT6 inhibitors. PMID: 29233643
  16. In vitro and in vivo studies have shown that gene silencing of SIRT6 suppresses cell proliferation and promotes cellular apoptosis by activating the Bax-dependent apoptotic signal pathway in Hepatocellular Carcinoma cells. Furthermore, SIRT6 knockdown can increase liver cancer cell sensitivity to the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin. SIRT6 is a significant protumorigenic factor in liver carcinogenesis. PMID: 26861461
  17. SIRT6 is upregulated in non-small cell lung cancer and may contribute to promoting migration and invasion through ERK1/2/MMP9 signaling. PMID: 27777384
  18. Sirt6 inhibits Notch1 and Notch4 transcription by deacetylating histone H3K9. PMID: 28871079
  19. This study shows that SIRT6 protein levels are lower in patients with prediabetes (PreDM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), suggesting that SIRT6 may play a role in the development of T2DM by altering the expression of genes involved in glucose metabolism through histone modification, rather than its role in DNA repair. PMID: 29197589
  20. Low SIRT6 expression is associated with bone marrow metastasis in neuroblastoma. PMID: 28921546
  21. SIRT6 overexpression suppresses PI3K signaling. PMID: 28228253
  22. Post-translational modification facilitates the mobilization of SIRT6 to DNA damage sites and is necessary for efficient recruitment of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) to DNA break sites and for effective repair of double-strand breaks. PMID: 27568560
  23. SIRT6 and its downstream signaling could be targeted in Alzheimer's disease and age-related neurodegeneration. PMID: 28355558
  24. Loss- and gain-of-SIRT6 function studies in cultured human endothelial cells (ECs) have shown that SIRT6 attenuates monocyte adhesion to ECs. PMID: 27249230
  25. SIRT6 expression decreases during cellular senescence, while forced SIRT6 expression promotes cell proliferation and antagonizes cellular senescence. Furthermore, SIRT6 directly interacts with p27, and SIRT6 significantly rescues senescence induced by p27. PMID: 27794562
  26. This research reveals a previously unknown reciprocal influence of SIRT6 and HK2 in regulating autophagy-driven monocyte differentiation. PMID: 28935467
  27. This study identifies TRF2 as a novel SIRT6 substrate and demonstrates that acetylation of TRF2 plays a crucial role in regulating TRF2 protein stability, providing a new pathway for modulating its expression level during oncogenesis and damage response. PMID: 27923994
  28. SIRT6 overexpression creates a condition where reconfiguration of the Hexokinase 2 promoter chromatin structure makes it receptive to interaction with the MZF1/SIRT6 complex, favoring a regulatory state conducive to diminished transcription. PMID: 28478957
  29. This study demonstrates that CSNK2A1 and SIRT6 are indicators of poor prognosis for breast carcinomas and that CSNK2A1-mediated phosphorylation of SIRT6 might be involved in the progression of breast carcinoma. PMID: 27746184
  30. These findings reveal that SUMOylation plays a significant role in regulating Sirt6 deacetylation on H3K56, as well as its tumor suppressive activity. PMID: 26898756
  31. HBx increases signs of DNA damage, such as the accumulation of 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine and comet formation, which are reversed by overexpression of PARP1 and/or Sirt6. The physical interaction of HBx and PARP1 accelerates DNA damage by inhibiting the recruitment of the DNA repair complex to damaged DNA sites, potentially leading to the onset of hepatocarcinogenesis. PMID: 27041572
  32. Data suggest that, in macrophages, SIRT6 plays a role in preventing atherosclerosis by reducing foam cell formation through an autophagy-dependent pathway involving regulation of the expression of ATG5, LC3B, LAMP1, ABCA1, ABCG1, and MIRN33. (ATG5 = autophagy-related protein 5; LC3B = microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 beta; LAMP1 = lysosomal-associated membrane protein 1; ABCA1/ABCG1 = ATP-binding cassette transporters 1/8). PMID: 28296196
  33. These findings reveal a previously unknown role for nasal mucosa steady-state conditions in controlling Sirt6 activity and provide evidence for a relationship between HMGB1 and Sirt6 in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), suggesting promising benefits of glycyrrhetinic acid for CRSwNP patients. PMID: 28685526
  34. In obese patients, the expression of Sirt6 is reduced. PMID: 28250020
  35. SIRT6 is a positive regulator of aldose reductase expression in U937 and HeLa cells under osmotic stress. PMID: 27536992
  36. These results suggest that SIRT6 enhances cell aggressiveness in PTC via the BRAF/ERK/Mcl1 pathway, and thus may be a promising target in the treatment of the disease. PMID: 28393212
  37. Our studies provide insights into the crucial functions of sirtuin 6 in esophageal carcinoma cells and offer evidence supporting sirtuin 6-based personalized therapies for esophageal carcinoma cell patients. PMID: 28653878
  38. SIRT6 acts as a tumor promoter by preventing DNA damage and cellular senescence in hepatocellular carcinoma. PMID: 27824900
  39. SIRT6 promotes deacetylation of a new substrate, residue K18 of histone H3 (H3K18), and inactivation of SIRT6 in cells leads to H3K18 hyperacetylation and aberrant accumulation of pericentric transcripts. PMID: 27043296
  40. Data show that the increased acetylation of Ku autoantigen 70kDa (Ku70) in sirtuin 6 protein (SIRT6)-depleted cells disrupts its interaction with Bax apoptosis regulator protein (Bax), ultimately resulting in Bax mitochondrial translocalization. PMID: 28238784
  41. Taken together, these data demonstrated that astragaloside IV sensitized tumor cells to gefitinib via regulation of SIRT6, suggesting that astragaloside IV may serve as a potential therapeutic approach for lung cancer. PMID: 28443459
  42. SIRT6 prevents matrix degradation of nucleus pulposus via the NF-κB signaling pathway in intervertebral disc degeneration. SIRT6 physically interacts with nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB). PMID: 28215636
  43. The single nucleotide polymorphism rs117385980 (C;T) in sirtuin 6, located 23 bases downstream of the exon 2 exon/intron border, was found in heterozygous form in 1/43 longer-living healthy men (Minor allele frequency (MAF) 0,0116) and in 9/92 controls. PMID: 28399814
  44. In the model of CIA, forced expression of SIRT6 ameliorated disease progression, osteoblastic synthesis of Cyr61, and macrophage recruitment. More importantly, expression of LDHA and oxidative lesions were decreased in osteoblasts of SIRT6-treated joints. Our findings suggest that SIRT6 suppresses inflammatory response in osteoblasts through modulation of glucose metabolism and redox homeostasis. PMID: 27534902
  45. The data indicate that distinct activities of SIRT6 regulate different pathways and that the G60A mutant is a useful tool to study the contribution of defatty-acylase activity to SIRT6's various functions. PMID: 27322069
  46. This study shows that, through the antiglycolytic activity of SIRT6, autophagy is suppressed, which is beneficial to nasal polyp formation. PMID: 26803106
  47. The promoter regions of the SIRT6 gene were genetically analyzed in large cohorts of MI patients (n = 371) and ethnically-matched controls (n = 383). Results: A total of 15 DNA sequence variants (DSVs) were identified, including seven single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Two novel heterozygous DSVs, g.4183823G>C and g.4183742G>A, were identified in two MI patients but in none of the controls. PMID: 26886147
  48. We examined the role and mechanisms of SIRT6 in suppressing postoperative epidural scar formation. We showed that SIRT6 promoted the expression of miR-21 and subsequently suppressed TGF-β2 expression in a targeted manner. PMID: 26987016
  49. SIRT6 induced autophagy through attenuation of AKT signaling, and treatment with the autophagy inhibitor 3-MA or knockdown of autophagy-related protein Atg5 rescued H2O2-induced neuronal injury. PMID: 26983852
  50. SIRT6 is an important pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma tumor suppressor. PMID: 27180906

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Database Links

HGNC: 14934

OMIM: 606211

KEGG: hsa:51548

STRING: 9606.ENSP00000337332

UniGene: Hs.423756

Protein Families
Sirtuin family, Class IV subfamily
Subcellular Location
Nucleus, nucleoplasm. Note=Predominantly nuclear. Associated with telomeric heterochromatin regions.

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